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East Boulder is an eastern part of Boulder, Colorado, that mixes workplaces and light industry with a growing set of places to eat and drink. We list 45 places here, including breweries and distilleries, restaurants, bakeries and dessert shops, coffee roasters, and Mexican spots. To narrow things down, use a feature filter or type a question like breakfast with gluten-free options in East Boulder.
About East Boulder
East Boulder is one of the subcommunities defined in the City of Boulder's open data, and that is the boundary we use on this page. It sits on the eastern side of the city and reads very differently from the central core.
That character shapes the food scene. Many of the places listed here are makers: people roasting coffee, distilling whiskey, brewing beer or baking and making chocolate on site.
Eating and drinking in East Boulder
Eating in East Boulder leans toward producers and casual counters rather than white-tablecloth dining. Breweries and distilleries make up the largest group in our listings, followed by restaurants, bakeries and dessert shops, and cafes and coffee roasters. Nearly all of the places listed here are independently run, with very few chain locations.
- Breweries and distilleries: The biggest category here. Listed places include Hogback Distillery, known for American single malt whiskey, peated Scotch-style whisky, and blended and finished whiskies.
- Coffee and cafes: Listed places include OZO Coffee Roasters, known for single origin coffees, organic blends and house-made cashew-almond milk, and The Coffee Ride, known for fresh-roasted whole bean coffee, seasonal specials and fresh pastries.
- Bakeries and sweets: Listed places include Moksha Chocolate, known for single-origin craft chocolate bars, functional mushroom chocolate and ceremonial drinking cacao.
- Restaurants and pizza: Listed places include East & Co, known for baguette sandwiches on sourdough, shareable salumi and pickle boards, and handcrafted espresso drinks, and Seb's Wood Fired Pizzas, known for wood-fired pizzas such as a Margherita with fresh mozzarella and a pesto chicken pizza.
- Mexican and tacos: A few Mexican spots and a taco place round out the casual options.
Tips for eating in East Boulder
- Catering, takeout and private dining or event space are common among East Boulder listings, which makes the area handy for group orders and gatherings.
- Breakfast is served at several listed places, and some offer gluten-free or vegetarian options, so check those filters if you have dietary needs.
- Some places here are food trucks, so confirm a location's details before heading out.
- Some places accept reservations, while many are casual counters, so check each listing before you go.
East Boulder restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in East Boulder?
Our East Boulder listings are led by breweries and distilleries, followed by restaurants, bakeries and dessert shops, and coffee roasters and cafes. There are also a few Mexican places, pizza spots and a taco place.
Are there chain restaurants in East Boulder?
Very few. Nearly all of the places we list in East Boulder are independently run.
Where can I get breakfast in East Boulder?
Several listed places serve breakfast, including coffee roasters and cafes with fresh pastries. Use the Breakfast Served filter to see them.
What is the best place to eat in East Boulder?
We don't rank restaurants, but we can help you narrow the choices. Filter by features like takeout, reservations or vegetarian options, or type a question such as coffee roaster in East Boulder.